Ben Seal
Ben Seal is managing editor of The American Lawyer. He joined the magazine in February 2018, and previously spent five years working for The Legal Intelligencer, editing the paper's magazines and supplements and reporting on Pennsylvania's state courts, legislature and Attorney General's Office. Contact him at [email protected] or @BSealTAL.
June 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The 2019 Pro Bono Rankings: By Average HoursCovington & Burling's lawyers averaged nearly 173 hours of pro bono work apiece.
By Ben Seal
1 minute read
June 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Separation Anxiety: Lawyers Were Spurred to Action in the Family Reunification FightLawyers from throughout the Am Law 200 stepped up to help bring families back together in 2018.
By Ben Seal
4 minute read
June 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Gender-Discrimination Suits Against Law Firms Offer Plaintiffs a VoiceRecent lawsuits reveal plaintiffs who overcame their justifiable fear of retaliation, found their voice, and are trying to create a more level playing field for those who follow.
By Lauren Stiller Rikleen
6 minute read
June 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
10 Steps to Improve Your Law Firm's Succession PlanningEditor's note: This is the second in a two-part series on succession planning in law firms.After spelling out the benefits of productive succession…
By Heidi K. Gardner and Susan Saltonstall Duncan
7 minute read
May 31, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Rethink Law Firm Sales by Shifting Your PerspectiveFocusing on your client rather than on your firm will deliver better results for all.
By Lisa Olney
6 minute read
May 31, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Midsize Firms Find Footing in the Am Law 200“These regional, midsize firms have a place in the market, and a growing place. When we see opposing counsel, we see more and more midsize firms," one firm leader said.
By Ben Seal
5 minute read
May 31, 2019 | Law.com
The Law Firm Generation Gap: A Millennial and a Baby Boomer Talk It OutWe asked a lawyer six years out of law school and a veteran litigator to share perspectives on billable hours, work-life balance, professional development and what gets in the way of constructive mentoring between partners and associates.
By Ben Seal
2 minute read
May 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Mastering Law Firm Economics Is Key for Young LawyersYoung lawyers must learn to navigate and master the law firm money maze in order to succeed in Big Law.
By Young Lawyer Editorial Board
9 minute read
May 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Who Is Hispanic? The Careerist Asked. A Reader Responds.In a recent column, Vivia Chen expressed uncertainty about how to define and report on Hispanic lawyers, prompting a reader to help answer her question.
By Thomas M. Oliva
4 minute read
May 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The 2019 Diversity ScorecardThere's a new leader atop our annual ranking of law firms based on the percentage of minority lawyers in their U.S. offices.
By ALM Staff
3 minute read
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